Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 30639 in Franklin Springs, GA. These include 9 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Franklin Springs is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Franklin Springs has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Franklin Springs has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
Franklin Springs has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2014.
Franklin Springs has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Franklin Springs has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 13, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Franklin Springs was EF2 Tornado on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30639 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Franklin Springs, GA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Franklin Springs (ZIP 30639) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2014.
Franklin Springs has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30639 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Franklin Springs, GA area (ZIP 30639). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →